Assistant Professor in Vaccine and Infectious Disease Immunology

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Medical Research Council
Salary:  £51,299 to £58,723 per annum, inclusive.
Closing Date:  Thursday 18 April 2024
Reference:  MRC-MRC-2024-04

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. 

The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia is one of the largest scientific research centres in sub-Saharan Africa, with an international reputation for ground-breaking research into some of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the tropics. Our overall goal is to improve the health of people in developing countries by aiming for excellence in research, healthcare, and training. Our research program spans basic scientific research, clinical studies, epidemiological studies and intervention trials, and translational research. The field and laboratory-based work draws on excellent research and clinical facilities and attracts international funding. 

Applications are invited for an Assistant Professor to join our Vaccines and Immunity Theme. The post-holder will lead the development and implementation of immunological assays to be conducted, predominantly to address exploratory objectives, with the clinical vaccine trial programme conducted within the vaccines and immunity theme. They will also contribute to the development of future immunological research within the theme – providing input into and leading future grant applications.  

The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree in a relevant topic/field and significant post-doctoral immunology experience, ideally in vaccine or closely related immunology.  

The post is full time 35 hours per week, 1 FTE and fixed-term for 2 years. The post is funded by the MRC Unit The Gambia and is available immediately. 

The salary will be on the Academic Pathway salary scale Grade 7 in the range £51,299 - £58,723 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service.  Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in The Gambia. 

Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website . Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to [email protected] .

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable. 

Please note that if you are shortlisted and cannot attend the interview, it may be impossible to offer you an alternative date.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.